engineering computer science MCQ #596

What is the purpose of the cyclic redundancy check (CRC) in data communication?

engineering computer science MCQ #596

  1. Question 1

    Q1. What is the purpose of the cyclic redundancy check (CRC) in data communication?

    • A) To compress data
    • B) To detect errors in transmission
    • C) To encrypt data
    • D) To ensure data integrity

    Answer: To detect errors in transmission

    Explanation: CRC is an error-detection technique that calculates a checksum based on the data being transmitted to detect errors.